AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 2nd ODI of Afghanistan v South Africa in UAE 2024
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Afghanistan will face South Africa in the 2nd ODI of Afghanistan v South Africa in UAE, 2024 on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AFG vs SA match.
Match Preview
Afghanistan kicked off their 3-match ODI series against South Africa with an impressive six-wicket victory. After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bat but struggled against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack. South Africa could only manage 106 runs in 33.3 overs, with Wiaan Mulder being the lone bright spot, scoring a gritty 52 runs.
The Afghan bowlers, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi, who took 4 wickets in 7 overs, stifled the South African batting lineup. Allah Ghazanfar also chipped in with 3 wickets, ensuring South Africa never settled into a rhythm.
In response, Afghanistan chased the modest target comfortably, reaching 107 in just 26 overs to win by six wickets. Their batting was steady, ensuring they didn’t falter under pressure despite South Africa’s efforts. The win gave Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the series, with the bowlers’ stellar performance laying the foundation for the victory.
Match Details
Match: | Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI |
Date: | Friday, September 20, 2024 |
Time: | 5:30 PM (IST) |
Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Live Streaming: | SonyLIV and Euro Sport |
Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote.
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger.
Pitch Report
At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the pitch generally offers a flat surface, making it a favorable venue for batsmen, especially early in the match. However, pace bowlers can find swing, particularly in the opening overs.
The average first-innings score is 225 runs, while the second innings average drops to 192 runs as the pitch slows down. Spin bowlers come into play with sharp turn as the game progresses, making chasing totals more challenging.
Toss winners typically opt to bat first to take advantage of the early batting-friendly conditions before spin becomes more dominant later in the match.
Afghanistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
- Won by Afghanistan: 1
- Won by South Africa: 2
Player Stats In Current Series
Most Runs
Player | Runs |
---|---|
Wiaan Mulder | 52 Runs |
Gulbadin Naib | 34 Runs |
Azmatullah Omarzai | 25 Runs |
Riaz Hassan | 16 Runs |
Bjorn Fortuin | 16 Runs |
Most Wickets
Player | Wickets |
---|---|
Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 Wickets |
Allah Ghazanfar | 3 Wickets |
Bjorn Fortuin | 2 Wickets |
Rashid Khan | 2 Wickets |
Lungi Ngidi | 1 Wicket |
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs
- Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Hashmatullah Shahidi
- All-Rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi, FazalHaq Farooqi
- Captain: Aiden Markram
- Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
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